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The Athenaeum Club, Ballot Day (engraving)
1604422 The Athenaeum Club, Ballot Day (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Athenaeum Club, Ballot Day. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 1893.
T Walter Wilson); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 25164448
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Archbishop Of Canterbury Archbishop Of York Athenaeum Club Bishop Of Chichester Bishop Of Gloucester Bishop Of London Bishop Of Manchester Bishop Of Newcastle Bishop Of Oxford Bishop Of Winchester Duke Of Argyll Gentlemens Clubs Lord Chief Justice Lord Dufferin Lord Lorne Lord Northbrook Lord Selborne Mr John Morley Professor Huxley Secretary Sir Arthur Sullivan Sir F Leighton Sir Henry Rawlinson Sir John Gilbert Sir John Lubbock Sir Joseph Lister Sir Rutherford Alcock
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The Athenaeum Club, Ballot Day - A Glimpse into the World of Victorian Gentlemen
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. This engraving by Thomas Walter Wilson takes us back to the illustrious world of 19th-century London. The scene depicts a significant event at The Athenaeum Club, one of the most prestigious gentlemen's clubs in the city. It is Ballot Day, an occasion filled with anticipation and excitement. The image showcases a gathering of eminent figures from various fields, including politics, academia, and religion. Among them are notable personalities such as Baron Pollock, Professor Seeley, Mr. Shaw Lefevre, Lord Esher, Archbishop of Canterbury and many others. Their presence adds an air of sophistication and intellectualism to this grand affair. The interiors of The Athenaeum Club are beautifully depicted in intricate detail - ornate furnishings and elegant decor create an atmosphere befitting these distinguished gentlemen. Each character seems engrossed in conversation or deep thought as they await the outcome of the ballot. This print offers us a rare glimpse into a bygone era when exclusive clubs like The Athenaeum were centers for socializing and intellectual discourse among influential individuals shaping society. It reminds us that even amidst political debates or religious discussions; camaraderie was fostered within these hallowed halls. Through this artwork captured for The Illustrated London News in 1893, T Walter Wilson transports us to a time where power dynamics played out behind closed doors while also highlighting the importance placed on knowledge exchange among esteemed members. As we admire this piece from Fine Art Finder's collection today, it serves as both a historical record and an invitation to explore further into Victorian society's inner workings.
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